ILLENIUM, Ellie Goulding - Don’t Want Your Love

Feb 11

“ODYSSEY” feels like Illenium stepping into a bigger, more cinematic chapter of his career. Instead of just relying on emotional drops and melodic builds like his earlier work, this project leans into live instrumentation, stronger vocal collaborations (like this track with Ellie Goulding), and a wider range of tempos. The sound still carries that signature emotional weight—big synth swells, heartfelt lyrics, dramatic builds—but it feels more polished and intentional, like he’s thinking in full-album arcs rather than just singles. It plays less like a collection of festival moments and more like a cohesive journey, showing real growth in both production and storytelling.